The Kids Wellness Podcast

Embrace uncertainity in very uncertain times! In this special  Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate inner peace and embrace where you are at this moment. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and manage the wild ride that is our world right now. Take a deep...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Susan Dreyer Leon, director of the Mindfulness for Educators and Trauma Informed Education Programs at Antioch University, as they discuss the importance of mindfulness practices in education. Discover practical insights and strategies that can help educators thrive in challenging environments. Some highlights: -The inception and development...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Liz Frink, founder of Mindfulness with Miss Liz, as they talk about the transformative benefits of mindfulness in schools based on her own capstone research paper. As a former early childhood educator, Liz shares her journey and insights into implementing mindfulness techniques to enhance student wellbeing and learning in classrooms. She exp...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Kelsey Sorensen, founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, as they discuss bridging the gap between teachers and parents. Discover practical advice and insights for fostering better communication and support in the educational community. Some highlights: -Difference between self-abandonment and selfishness. -Tips for effective teacher-parent communic...

Cultivate calm and start your week off right. 🌿✨ In this special  Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate inner peace. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more calm into your day. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let's begin. 💛   Connect with...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Janine Halloran, mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids, as they explore effective coping skills for kids. Learn practical strategies to help children manage their emotions and thrive. Some highlights: -Discover the "rainbow grounding" technique to stay present -The importance of personalized and flexible self-care rou...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jack Dalton, the fourteen-year-old Kid Conservationist who is making a massive impact in environmental activism. Jack shares his journey that took him from a zoo visit in Tennessee to the jungles of Indonesia in his quest to save orangutans. From his experiences, he created a kids yoga video, which he then adapated into a children's book, Ka...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lindsay Miller from The Stress Nanny (a kids mindfulness coach and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast) as they talk about the significance of mindfulness in helping both adults and children to boost their attention skills. Some highlights: -Attention and Distraction in Kids: Discover the link between increased screen time, post-pandemic behavi...

Start your week with intention. ✨ In this special  Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you set an intention for the week. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more gratitude into your day. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let's begin. 💛   Connect with us:...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and SonJoria Sydnor of Our Family's Doing Yoga, and as they talk about an important topic for our yoga community: "How do we create inclusive, accessible spaces for black kids in our kids yoga classes?" Some highlights: - SonJoria's journey from educator to creating a yoga book for black kids.  - The role of authenticity and cultural representat...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Cindy Ingram of Art Class Curator as they talk about the power of art in enriching the experiences of neurodivergent children in yoga classes. Discover practical insights and the impact of personal connections for learners on the autism spectrum. Some highlights: - Learn how personal connections with art can create a safe and welcoming space...

Start your week with mindfulness and gratitude. 🌿✨ In this special Mindful Monday , Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate appreciation, presence, and inner peace. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more gratitude into your day. Take a deep breath, settle in, a...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Liz Torres Zocchi, owner of Mindful Yoga with Liz, as they talk about the unique challenges and rewards of running a yoga class exclusively for boys. Discover insights into how Liz connects with her students and fosters a love for yoga in a male-centric environment. Some highlights: - Liz's journey from a corporate career to kids yoga instru...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rachel Glowacki of Move with Me Books, and as they talk about an interesting topic for our kids yoga community: "How do we cater to different learning styles in our kids yoga classes?" Some highlights: - Rachel's background and journey in teaching kids yoga - The importance of catering to different learning styles in yoga - Tips for incorpor...

Join Giselle Shardlow (founder of Kids Yoga Stories) and Kira Willey (Children's Musician and Author Extraordinaire) as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: How do we effectively add music to our kids yoga classes? AND How do we capture the focus and attention of children in our kids yoga classes? We talk with Kira Willey about how she uses music to engage a room full of...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rochelle Jewell, founder of Yoga in Action, as they discuss valuable insights into teaching yoga to children with diverse abilities. Discover strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive environment in the yoga class. Some highlights: Learn about the importance of flexibility and meeting each child where they are in educational settin...

Join us as Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, interviews Wendy O'Leary, award-winning children's author of It's OK and Breathing Makes it Better, educator, and public speaker, about the importance of self-compassion for educators.  Join them as they explore practical tips and insights on cultivating kindness towards oneself. Some highlights: Discover the three components of self-compa...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Shawandra Ford, of Brwnskn Yoga, as they talk about an important topic: "How do we effectively teach yoga to children in underserved and low-income schools?" Shawandra shares her story of how she grew Brwnskn Yoga while offering yoga to children in various settings, including low-income schools, private schools, afterschool clubs, during ath...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jaime Andrews of Kidding Around Yoga as they talk about an interesting topic for our community of yoga educators: "How do we make our kids yoga classes creative, playful, and fun, while also being safe, inclusive, and effective?" From her experience as a personal trainer, mom, and kids yoga teacher, Jaime brings a passion and enthusiasm to h...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Abigail Wilber, founder of The Mindfulness Practice, as they discuss practical ways mindfulness can transform classroom dynamics and enhance student wellbeing. Discover proven techniques and valuable insights into how to teach 15-minute mindfulness sessions in classrooms. Some highlights: Setting clear expectations for mindfulness practices...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Suzanne Tucker from Generation Mindful as they talk about how to nurture emotional intelligence in children. Suzanne's chat includes both insightful stories and practical advice for parents and educators. Some highlights: Explore why understanding and regulating emotions is just as crucial as academic learning, with real-life examples. Learn...

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Susan Verde, New York Times bestselling children's book author, as they talk about the art of writing for children and the impact of yoga and mindfulness in storytelling. Some highlights:  Susan Verde's writing journey and inspiration from yoga and mindfulness Overcoming self-doubt and negative thinking when writing The importance of feedbac...

Welcome to The Kids Wellness Podcast! I'm Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and I'm so excited you're here. This isn't just a podcast—it's a community of educators, counselors, therapists, parents, yoga instructors, and anyone who's passionate about helping kids thrive emotionally, physically, and socially. Whether you're here for fresh ideas, expert insights, or just a little extra...